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Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur: Large parts of India are experiencing an unusually cold spell as November progresses. The first fortnight of November has been significantly colder than normal, with minimum temperatures dropping across the northern plains, central India, and parts of Maharashtra. Cities like Pune, Nagpur, and Mumbai have recorded sharp declines in temperature, leaving residents surprised by the early onset of winter. Delhi Records Lowest Temperatures in 11 Years Delhi has witnessed a rare drop in minimum temperatures, falling below 10°C since November 15. On Monday, the city recorded its lowest temperature so far this season at 8.7°C, nearly 4°C below normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), national temperature anomaly maps for the first 18 days of Novem...

Mumbai: To enhance pedestrian connectivity on the recently launched Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the ‘Aqua Line’, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has announced plans to construct two major subways. An agency will soon be appointed to prepare detailed project reports (DPR) and oversee project management during construction. Subway Locations and Connectivity The first proposed subway will connect Nehru Science Centre Metro Station in Worli to key locations including the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Worli Promenade, and Nehru Planetarium. It will also link a new coastal road park and the upcoming commercial center being developed on the former Worli Dairy site. This subway is expected to be 1.6 kilometers long. The second subway will link the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BK...

Pune: In one of the largest cyber frauds reported recently, criminals have scammed a retired female engineering professor and an elderly couple in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, transferring a total of ₹5 crore through a sophisticated online con. The cybercriminals impersonated police officers and central agency officials, threatening the victims with fake cases related to terrorism to coerce them into transferring their life savings. Separate FIRs were filed at Pune Cyber Crime Police Station and Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Crime Police Station on Monday. Fraud Targeting 64-Year-Old Retired Professor The first case involved a 64-year-old retired engineering professor in Pune, who lost ₹3.08 crore between October 25 and November 12. The scam began with a phone call from a supposed "Cyber D...

Mumbai: Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi launched a strong attack on the Congress party on Wednesday, accusing it of arrogance and disregarding its alliance partners. Speaking at a press conference alongside MLA Rais Sheikh, Azmi said Congress has repeatedly ignored the voices of its allies, leading to electoral setbacks in recent years. “Congress does not respect its allies, which is why it continues to face losses. The situation in Bihar is a clear example. It is high time their eyes opened,” he remarked. Demand to Advance Reservation Lottery Azmi urged the Election Commission to announce the reservation lottery for local elections a year in advance, allowing prospective candidates ample time to prepare. He added that such a move would also benefit voters. A...